Can't access workgroup computers[MOVED FROM WINDOWS]

rtrue01 · 03-29-2009, 04:12 PM

I am trying to connect 2 systems on a small office network connected with a hub. WS1 is running XP PRO and seems to be working correctly, is as much as it can see itself under the network workgroup (MSHome), see its shares and can ping itself (192.168.0.10). It cannot ping ws2(But I can see the activity at the hub).

WS2 is running XP Home SP2, cannot see itself, under the 'view workgroup computers' gets a error window that 'MShome cannot be accessed - (something about no permissions, contact the server admin)', cannot see its shared directories, nor can it ping itself (192.168.0.11). I have installed a new network card on the off chance that the original was bad, but no change.

It would appear that there is something wrong with the workgroup access on WS2, but I cannot find anything where I can set any permissions for it in anyway on either machine. I have changed to another workgroup name, but with no effect. At one time I had compared the services on both machines and had set them to match what was on WS1, but could not make any progress.

Anyone have any ideas? running the network setup wizard is no help (is it ever?), and I have filddled with IP protocol/device configuration until I am blue in the face.

elf · 03-29-2009, 04:30 PM

Can WS2 ping the localhost (e.g. ping 127.0.0.1 or ping localhost)?

Does WS2 have any security setup, particularly firewalls? I know SP2 enabled the firewall by default so you will need to make sure that exceptions are allowed and file/print sharing is one of the exceptions.

rtrue01 · 03-30-2009, 06:39 AM

Yes, 127.0.0.1 will ping on WS2 - should have stated that - and if I use 'ping ws2' on the cmd line, it will attempt to use the correct address so I know the hosts file is working. Also interface IP Filtering is set to allow all types. The firewall is off on WS2.

Rt.

03-29-2009, 04:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
rtrue01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 2 OS: Win Xp Home SP2	Can't access workgroup computers[MOVED FROM WINDOWS] I am trying to connect 2 systems on a small office network connected with a hub. WS1 is running XP PRO and seems to be working correctly, is as much as it can see itself under the network workgroup (MSHome), see its shares and can ping itself (192.168.0.10). It cannot ping ws2(But I can see the activity at the hub). WS2 is running XP Home SP2, cannot see itself, under the 'view workgroup computers' gets a error window that 'MShome cannot be accessed - (something about no permissions, contact the server admin)', cannot see its shared directories, nor can it ping itself (192.168.0.11). I have installed a new network card on the off chance that the original was bad, but no change. It would appear that there is something wrong with the workgroup access on WS2, but I cannot find anything where I can set any permissions for it in anyway on either machine. I have changed to another workgroup name, but with no effect. At one time I had compared the services on both machines and had set them to match what was on WS1, but could not make any progress. Anyone have any ideas? running the network setup wizard is no help (is it ever?), and I have filddled with IP protocol/device configuration until I am blue in the face. Last edited by rtrue01; 03-29-2009 at 04:15 PM. Reason: Extranious url

03-29-2009, 04:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
elf Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN or Austin, TX depending Posts: 7,050 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 and Windows 7 My System	Re: Can't access workgroup computers Can WS2 ping the localhost (e.g. ping 127.0.0.1 or ping localhost)? Does WS2 have any security setup, particularly firewalls? I know SP2 enabled the firewall by default so you will need to make sure that exceptions are allowed and file/print sharing is one of the exceptions. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! I do not subscribe to threads, so if I stop replying, PM me with a link to your thread so I can find it again.

03-30-2009, 06:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
rtrue01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 2 OS: Win Xp Home SP2	Re: Can't access workgroup computers[MOVED FROM WINDOWS] Yes, 127.0.0.1 will ping on WS2 - should have stated that - and if I use 'ping ws2' on the cmd line, it will attempt to use the correct address so I know the hosts file is working. Also interface IP Filtering is set to allow all types. The firewall is off on WS2. Rt.